Northland news
'Hearty little buggers': Kākāriki chicks flourishing
Glenbervie man counting Kakariki chicks in Garden Bird survey.
'There’s just nothing': Family eyeing homeschooling due to lack of learning support
The 8yo's previous school allocated just five minutes per child due to class sizing.
Heroes, bigots, football and rugby - Chase star Shaun Wallace ahead of his Kerikeri show
The Dark Destroyer might even come face-to-face with the Egg Cups.
Woman brutally attacked slams justice system after not learning of abuser's release
The woman received a formal written notice three days before her attacker was released.
After year of fundraising, breast milk bank to start helping vulnerable infants
Northland's human milk bank will provide safely pasteurised breast milk to babies in need.
'Moment of madness': Former teacher, artist’s fall from grace during Parliament protests
Billy-James Natanahira threw pavers at police during the March 2022 riot.
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Brynderwyns reopening a success, work will continue until spring
Afte a four-month long closure State Highway 1 at the Brynderwyn Hills is open.
Garden bird survey: How you can take part
Pull up a chair and spend an hour in your backyard counting birds.
Iconic red elephant sculpture moved to Northland after Thai restaurant closes
The sculpture from Auckland's Red Elephant restaurant has retired in Northland.
Builders want government help to smooth troughs of construction industry
While consents are down 29%, more trained builders will be needed soon in Northland.
Earth completed another circuit, and it was time for Kevin Page to get new glasses
Opinion: Kevin Page on his deteriorating eyesight
Joe Bennett reflects on his time in Crete
Opinion: Joe Bennett spends some time in Crete.
Te Hiku Community Board grants more than $85k for projects
The funding includes $20k for sports hub pool equipment.
Builders want government help to smooth troughs of construction industry
While consents are down 29%, more trained builders will be needed soon in Northland.
'Hearty little buggers': Kākāriki chicks flourishing
Glenbervie man counting Kakariki chicks in Garden Bird survey.
Shopper cheesed off with food authority's verdict on bugs
Authority says lax poor food safety not to blame for bugs found in supermarket cheese.
Skipper fined $131k for Russell ferry crash that paralysed captain
'The message for other skippers is, it is your responsibility to stay alert.'
New research points to likely cause of 'milky fish'
Anglers report hooking snapper that appear to be malnourished, with mushy, white flesh.
More opportunities to succeed or privatisation? Charter schools debate ramps up
$153m was put aside in the Budget for their re-establishment with some opening in 2025.
Kaitāia College’s seniors forage in ancient garden at their ball
160 students enjoy Kaitāia College's Senior Ball
News in brief: Go red for Red Nose Day, coastal towns to get tsunami sirens
The latest news bites from around the region.
Hūhana Lyndon: By giving Māori the voice we were promised, there is hope for the future we all deserve
Opinion: Here, in the Far North, support for Māori wards has been strong.
Rural news
The Country: The PM on his Primary Industries Summit address
Christopher Luxon, Mike Cronin, Rob Hewett, Hamish Marr.
China's pet lovers provide 'incredible opportunities' for NZ sheep milk
“They treat their pets very much like you treat a child."
Dairy Women's Network welcomes new dairy farmers to the district
Dairy Women's Network welcomes new farmers to Waipā.
Dairy prices suffer big fall at auction, demand from China still subdued
Prices for nearly all the main products declined at the latest GDT auction.
Heroes and innovators recognised at Primary Industries Awards
Winners across nine categories were announced at the sixth annual awards.
What the region wants from $1.2b infrastructure fund
Awatoto flood protection, housing and roads funding, and water security on the wishlist.
OneRoof property news
Packed to the Rafters star Rebecca Gibney sells her Dunedin home
Stunning house overlooking the ocean had been listed with an asking price of $2.45m.
Kāinga Ora turmoil: Mayor wants answers after controversial housing development paused
She warns there's a shortage of homes in the city.
The big bright-line sell-off: Is the market about to be hit by a flood of cheap properties?
Rule change for investors could lead to a lift in listings.
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Car news & advice
Meet the first EV you can charge to 80% in under five minutes
Nyobolt claims its battery charges twice as fast as current technology in the market.
Extreme E rebrands as Extreme H, ditches electric for hydrogen
Extreme H is designed to be a testbed for hydrogen in the wider motoring landscape.
Chinese cars poised for 33% of global market in 2030: report
This figure represents a dramatic leap from the current 21% market share.
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Consistency pays off for Whangārei Silver Ferns star representing NZ in World Cup
Gordon was blown away to get the call saying she’d made the squad.
'They are just boys that want to cook ' High school turns out top chef men
"It's definitely a sign of the times that things are changing."
Wedding day chopper crash survivor: 'I knew my back was broken, there was screaming'
Rachel Jordan always knew something bad would happen when she was about 40
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Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei
Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei. Video / The Northern Advocate
Operation Flotation
Northlander Pat Millar took it upon herself to put flotation devices at beaches nationwide after Wairongoa ‘Magoo’ Renata drowned at a Far North beach Video / Michael Cunningham
Friday’s weigh in for Wahine Toa II
The double female world boxing bout event being held in Whangārei on Saturday night, December 2. Video / Northern Advocate
More Northland news
News in brief: Puanga on a Plate competition winners announced
The latest news bites from around the region.
Customers owed thousands from Flaming Fires offered warmth from rival
Liquidators are working with Flaming Fires' director to get money back to customers.
Earth completed another circuit, and it was time for Kevin Page to get new glasses
Opinion: Kevin Page on his deteriorating eyesight
'There’s just nothing': Family eyeing homeschooling due to lack of learning support
The 8yo's previous school allocated just five minutes per child due to class sizing.
News briefs from the Far North: 45 new citizens; infrastructure funding available; and firearm discharged
News snippets from the Far North
Heroes, bigots, football and rugby - Chase star Shaun Wallace ahead of his Kerikeri show
The Dark Destroyer might even come face-to-face with the Egg Cups.
'Fresh arsenal' MPI announce new measures to battle fall armyworm
Fall armyworm was first detected in Northland in 2023 - so what's being done now?
Far North's Got Talent final highlights district's fabulous youth
Youth show their skills at Far North's Got Talent final.
News in brief: Whistleblowing on rise, police investigating two unsafe drivers
The latest news bites from around the region.
After year of fundraising, breast milk bank to start helping vulnerable infants
Northland's human milk bank will provide safely pasteurised breast milk to babies in need.
Northlanders to pay $54.8m in council rates in the coming 2024/2025 year
Council set to increase rate to fund emergency services and sports facilities.